14prairiepioneerdays

A list of events planned as part of the annual community celebration in Morris.

July 11-13, 2014 - Morris
THREE
BIG
DAYS
OF
ENTERTAINMENT!
Special Supplement to the Saturday, June 28, 2014
Morris Sun Tribune
and the Morris Area Ad-viser
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Prairie Pioneer Day
Marv Meyer 2K & 5K
Family Fun Walk/Run
10K Run
Run your first 5K! Come join the fun!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
All Events
Early registration through July 3,
$15/person
Must register by July 3 to
guarantee a t-shirt!
After July 3, $20/person
Check in time 7 AM to 7:45 AM at the
Morris Area High School
Race time 8 AM!
Medals for top finishers!
2k separate prizes for 10 and under!
Prizes for the youngest and oldest
participants!
All Proceeds go to Morris Area Track
and Cross Country
Registration forms are available at the
Morris Area High School or online at the
Morris Chamber of Commerce:
www.morrismnchamber.org
To register, stop at the Morris Area
High School or mail registration form to:
Morris Area High School
(PPD RUN)Attention: Dale Henrich
201 South Columbia, Morris, MN
56267
Race Director: Dale Henrich at
320-589-4400 Ext: 2172
*All events will start at the Morris Area
High School and follow the bike path.
MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE AND AD-VISER - PRAIRIE PIONEER DAYS
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Something for everyone at the museum
Randee L. Hokanson
Stevens County Historical
Museum
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fe a t u re d S t e v e n s C o u n t y
Museum in the Museums and
Other Attractions to Visit
Feature
The Stevens County
Museum was spotlighted on
the map in a special supplement on Museums and
Attractions in Minnesota as
one of 20 featured museums
on “the Minnesota Trail – 20
Museums, 20 Essential lessons on our state’s history.”
The building itself is on the
National Register of Historic
Places and has received both
a State of Minnesota
Preservation Award and a
National Award of Merit from
the American Association of
State and Local History for the
restoration and addition to
the building dedicated in
2005, one hundred years after
the dedication of the historic
building as the Carnegie
Library, in 1905. It has been
home to Stevens County
Museum since 1970.
The art show “Horizontal
Grandeur” is enjoying its seventh year of showcasing art of
any medium that represents
the prairie. The artist must
reside in a state with a prairie
in its boundaries. Over 30
artists are represented in this
year’s show of 53 individual
art pieces.
The Opening Reception,
which often includes the
artists themselves and invited
friends and family is scheduled to begin on Thursday,
July 10 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Minnesota author, Bill
Holm’s, work Horizontal
Grandeur, was the inspiration
for the art theme. Bill called
his love of the prairie looking
with a “prairie eye,” or horizontal grandeur. This always
includes a lovely and artsy
food gallery using colors, patterns and shapes by our infamous food committee known
as the “High Tea-ers.”
Providing histor y and
memories of the prairie and
the people that have shaped
this county is the Men and
Women of the Land Hall of
Honor. These 50 nominees
are the exhibit hall’s honored
individuals or families naming that important part of the
museum. There is an educational and visual portrait
gallery that represents the life
stories that are executed in 15
minute movies and can be
watched on the big screen TV.
The stories that are completed for viewing at this time are:
Sivert and Ingebord Erdahl,
Philip S. Jordan, Violet Wulf,
Agnes and Peter Erdahl, Jenny
and Charles Sather, Harvey
Mathison, John Scharf, Carol
Day, Harley Hanke, Leonard
Wulf, Rodney Briggs, C.B and
Margret Kloos. Visitors can
request to view any or all of
the stories during theirvisit.
Prairie Pioneer Day hours
at the Museum include:
Thursday, July 10, 9 AM4:30 PM; Opening Artist
Reception 6:30-8:30 PM;
Friday, July 11, 9 AM-4:30
PM; Saturday, July 12,
10AM-3 PM; Sunday, July
13, 11 AM-2 PM
5th annual Ride for the Cure Saturday
PPD
accepted and appreciated.
The 5th Annual "Ride for a
Donations are tax deductible
wristbands Cure" Motorcycle Run will be
and can be made in memory
held Saturday, July 11 leaving
replace
from East Side Park with kick
of or in honor of a loved one.
stands up at 11 a.m.
Donations will be collected at
buttons
Registration will begin at 10
the time of registration, which
New this year at Prairie
Pioneer Days are wristbands
instead of buttons. The wristbands are on sale for $5 and
there will be up to $1,000 in
prize drawings. So buy yours
today!
a.m. with the ride leaving at
11 a.m. and returning to
Morris around 5 p.m.
This is a charity ride, all
p ro c e e d s t o b e n e f i t t h e
Stevens County Relay for Life
(American Cancer Society).
This years Stevens County
Relay for Life event is July
18th. A huge "Thank You" to
last year riders, Scott's Bar
(McKinneys on Southside) in
Benson for their generous
donation.
A minimum donation of
$10/rider is suggested, however any and all donations are
will take place at the PPD
information tent located on
the west end of East Side Park
from 10-11 a.m.
Hope to see you at the 5th
Annual "Ride for a Cure"
Motorcycle Run, July 11th. If
you have additional questions
call Tom Sperr at 320-6773330.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
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Sunrise Yoga in the Garden Courage Cottage
Enjoy
the beauty,
serenity
and peacefulness of
the Horticulture
Display
Garden
d u r i n g
Sunrise
Yoga in the
Garden on Sunday, July 13 at
6 a.m. All are welcome to
attend; no registration is necessary. Event is free. Yoga will
be led by staff of the Regional
Fitness Center. Mats will be
provided, but you are wel-
holds Rubber
Duck Derby
come to bring your own. For
any questions, please contact
the RFC (589-6485). The
Horticulture Display Garden is
located at the West Central
Re s e a rc h a n d O u t re a c h
Center, 46352 State Hwy 329,
Morris.
RFC offers family fun and fitness
The RFC is offering family
fun and fitness opportunities
on Saturday 8a.m. to 6 p.m.
and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
of PPD weekend. With the
purchase of a Prairie Pioneers
Days wristband you can buy
one guest pass and get one free
each day. Guest pass access is
good for open recreation in the
gym and pools (1-5 p.m.) or
g ro u p f i t n e s s c l a s s e s o n
Saturday (9:15 a.m. Zumba,
10:30 a.m. Body Pump). So
bring your family, friends, and
weekend visitors to enjoy the
air conditioned fun in the
Regional Fitness Center.
Check out all our youth programs this summer including:
camps, sports training clinics,
swim lessons, and group fitness classes. If you have questions, please call (320) 5896485.
The Courage Cottage will
be holding their 2nd Annual
Ru b b e r D u c k D e r b y o n
Sunday, July 13 after the
Prairie Pioneer Day Parade.
The race will start at approximately 4:30 p.m. at Pomme De
Terre Park. Join us for the fun
and stay for the free will offering hog roast and silent auction.
Raffle tickets will be available at the Courage Cottage,
Sonia’s Hair Care and Cullen’s
Home Center. Raffle tickets
will also be sold at East Side
Park during Prairie Pioneer
Days. Tickets to “adopt a duck”
are $10/duck or $100/12 (a
“quack pack!”). Duck sales will
cease at noon on Sunday. In
the event the weather does not
permit the derby, a drawing
will be held instead.
The first place duck will win
$500 cash, second place $250
and third place $100. Other
donated prizes will be awarded, even one for the last place
duck!
The hog roast will follow
the race at approximately 5
p.m. with a free will donation.
Silent auction items will be
available to bid on before the
Rubber Duck Derby and will
conclude at 6:30 p.m., Sunday,
July 13 at the hog roast.
Please contact Robi
Bowman at 208-7837 or rbowman@scmcinc.org or Becky
Lutz at 585-5133 for more
information or to purchase a
raffle ticket.
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7th Annual Pasta
Eating Contest
B e l l o
Cucina is
again sponsoring the 7th
Annual Pasta
E a t i n g
Contest. It will
take place at
East Side Park
on Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m.
There will be two heats of 10
people each. The two groups
will be ages 8 14, and ages 15
and up. $25
Prizes will be
a w a rd e d f o r
first place in
each heat. This
contest is firstcome firstserve basis, so call Bello
Cucina to sign up today! 5857000
Kiwanis
Talent Show
The Kiwanis Talent show
finals begin at 7 p.m. on Friday
July, 11 in the Band Shell at
East Side Park. Musicians,
dancers and other performers
will entertain the crowd and
compete for prizes. Prizes for
the finals will total $900.
Come and join us for the kickoff to the 30th Annual Prairie
Pioneer Days!
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PRAIRIE PIONEER DAYS
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014
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Enjoy Prairie Pioneer Days
with Family & Friends!
• Friday, July 11
• Saturday, July 12
• Sunday, July 13
102 Atlantic Ave. • Morris
320-589-3881
(320) 589-2102
BANKING
•
INVESTMENTS
•
www.stormproexteriors.com
Sauk Centre
www.morrisdentalclinic.com
•
INSURANCE
TAKING ACTION
701 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-1424
1057 State Hwy. 9 ~ (320)
DON’S CAFE
FLORAL
GARDEN CENTER
8 Hwy. 28 East Morris
(320) 267-8232
(320) 589-2161
TRUST
www.cdscpa.com
Herman: 800-642-1077 Agronomy: 888-654-2924
Petroleum & Shop: 800-272-4861
Morris: 800-433-9222
Chokio: 320-324-2427 Agronomy: 320-324-7451
Donnelly: 320-246-3239 Fergus Falls: 800-835-8104
STORM PRO
EXTERIORS
Dr. Eric Rambow
Dr. Meghan Rambow
201 East 6th Street, Morris
(320) 748-7174 or
(320) 808-8347
(320) 589-2602
(888) 388-1040
pizzaranch.com
Needham
Plumbing, LLC
Rob Needham, Owner
Master Plumbing License #061981-PM
401 Atlantic
Avenue
Morris
7 East 5th
Street,
Morris
Knute Nelson
Home Care
514 Atlantic
Avenue,
Suite 102,
Morris
601 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-3933
320.585.6888
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 AM-10 PM
Saturday: Noon-4 PM
Sunday: 8 AM-12:30 PM
Fax: 320-585-5208
26406 470th Avenue • Morris
24-hr skilled nursing care at home
320-392-5609
202 East 6th St., Morris
Scott Mundal
Branch Manager
scott.mundal@lpl.com
Member
FINRA/
SIPC
600 East 4th Street, Morris
Peggy Jergenson
Investment Representative
peggy.jergenson@lpl.com
(320) 589-6035 • morris.umn.edu
HERMAN • 320-677-2255
pedersonsag.com
320-589-2808
CONSTRUCTION
589-2500
46369 208th St., Morris
100 West Main Street
www.superior-ind.com
STARBUCK, MN
320-239-2677
www.meixeltrucksales.com
24 E. 7th St., Morris • 320-589-4008
www.PrairieHealth.org
Locations: Elbow Lake, Morris, Ashby,
Evansville & Hoffman
44725 175th Street,
Morris
(320) 795-2412
Wiring solutions for your
home & business.
320.815.4062
Walter
Biesterfeld,
Owner
www.wcwiring.com
walter@wcwiring.com
215 Atlantic Ave. • Morris
589-1731
Allan Saugstad & Wayne Grunklee
GRANDVIEW
APARTMENTS
TRUCK SALES INC.
320-589-2406
Fax: 589-0527
320-589-1000
West Central Wiring &
Consulting
Morris Evangelical
Free Church
901 Scotts Avenue
Morris
(320) 589-9000
Morris Transit
320-585-5206
800-585-6783
(320) 585-6402
15 East 5th Street,
Morris
512 Atlantic Ave. • Morris
320-589-1300
100 S. Columbia Avenue,
Morris
(320) 589-3142
714 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-3335
607 Pacific Avenue, Morris, MN 56267
Visit our website: www.morrisuntribune.com
320-589-2525
Office located at: 607 Pacific Avenue, Morris, MN 56267
1-888-589-2525
Visit our website: www.hancockrecord.com
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PRAIRIE PIONEER DAYS
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014
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Enjoy Prairie Pioneer Days
with Family & Friends!
• Friday, July 11
• Saturday, July 12
• Sunday, July 13
102 Atlantic Ave. • Morris
320-589-3881
(320) 589-2102
BANKING
•
INVESTMENTS
•
www.stormproexteriors.com
Sauk Centre
www.morrisdentalclinic.com
•
INSURANCE
TAKING ACTION
701 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-1424
1057 State Hwy. 9 ~ (320)
DON’S CAFE
FLORAL
GARDEN CENTER
8 Hwy. 28 East Morris
(320) 267-8232
(320) 589-2161
TRUST
www.cdscpa.com
Herman: 800-642-1077 Agronomy: 888-654-2924
Petroleum & Shop: 800-272-4861
Morris: 800-433-9222
Chokio: 320-324-2427 Agronomy: 320-324-7451
Donnelly: 320-246-3239 Fergus Falls: 800-835-8104
STORM PRO
EXTERIORS
Dr. Eric Rambow
Dr. Meghan Rambow
201 East 6th Street, Morris
(320) 748-7174 or
(320) 808-8347
(320) 589-2602
(888) 388-1040
pizzaranch.com
Needham
Plumbing, LLC
Rob Needham, Owner
Master Plumbing License #061981-PM
401 Atlantic
Avenue
Morris
7 East 5th
Street,
Morris
Knute Nelson
Home Care
514 Atlantic
Avenue,
Suite 102,
Morris
601 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-3933
320.585.6888
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 AM-10 PM
Saturday: Noon-4 PM
Sunday: 8 AM-12:30 PM
Fax: 320-585-5208
26406 470th Avenue • Morris
24-hr skilled nursing care at home
320-392-5609
202 East 6th St., Morris
Scott Mundal
Branch Manager
scott.mundal@lpl.com
Member
FINRA/
SIPC
600 East 4th Street, Morris
Peggy Jergenson
Investment Representative
peggy.jergenson@lpl.com
(320) 589-6035 • morris.umn.edu
HERMAN • 320-677-2255
pedersonsag.com
320-589-2808
CONSTRUCTION
589-2500
46369 208th St., Morris
100 West Main Street
www.superior-ind.com
STARBUCK, MN
320-239-2677
www.meixeltrucksales.com
24 E. 7th St., Morris • 320-589-4008
www.PrairieHealth.org
Locations: Elbow Lake, Morris, Ashby,
Evansville & Hoffman
44725 175th Street,
Morris
(320) 795-2412
Wiring solutions for your
home & business.
320.815.4062
Walter
Biesterfeld,
Owner
www.wcwiring.com
walter@wcwiring.com
215 Atlantic Ave. • Morris
589-1731
Allan Saugstad & Wayne Grunklee
GRANDVIEW
APARTMENTS
TRUCK SALES INC.
320-589-2406
Fax: 589-0527
320-589-1000
West Central Wiring &
Consulting
Morris Evangelical
Free Church
901 Scotts Avenue
Morris
(320) 589-9000
Morris Transit
320-585-5206
800-585-6783
(320) 585-6402
15 East 5th Street,
Morris
512 Atlantic Ave. • Morris
320-589-1300
100 S. Columbia Avenue,
Morris
(320) 589-3142
714 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-3335
607 Pacific Avenue, Morris, MN 56267
Visit our website: www.morrisuntribune.com
320-589-2525
Office located at: 607 Pacific Avenue, Morris, MN 56267
1-888-589-2525
Visit our website: www.hancockrecord.com
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Prairie Pioneer Days
Grand Parade
Renewable Energy tour Aikido
Get on board the bus and
tour the University of
Minnesota, Morris’ renewable
energy facilities. Visit the biomass facility; learn how corn
cobs from local
farms can heat
and cool a campus. Step inside
a wind turbine
and learn more
about the power
of the wind. See
how solar power
is used to heat
the recreational
pool.
Tours will run
from 1 to 2 p.m.
o n S a t u r d a y,
July 12, departing from East
Side Park.
Watch an Aikido demonstration on Sunday, July 13 at
1 p.m. at East Side Park. Aikido
is a Japanese martial art that
evolved from Samurai training
and is often recognized by its
use of joint-locks and throws.
Aikido is a fun and engaging
art for all ages. Classes are held
each week in Morris.
East Side Park will again be
the site for free kids’ games.
The Little Tykes Express train
rides for the younger kids will
return to Prairie Pioneer Days.
For the younger crowd, there
will be an inflatable bouncing
Viking Ship at the park both
days. A favorite attraction will
return for Saturday this year
the climbing wall, compliments of the Minnesota
National Guard. A challenge
NOT for the faint-of-heart,
climbing the wall is tougher
than it might first appear. With
varying levels of difficulty, this
is a challenge for young and
not-so-young alike – just don’t
look down!
A truly family-oriented
event, Prairie Pioneer Days is
proud to provide all of these
activities free. Come out and
enjoy games in East Side Park
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both
Saturday and Sunday.
faces and talents.
Anyone interested in participating in the parade still
has time to register. Contact
the Chamber of Commerce at
320-589-1242 for more information and to register. As
always, this year’s parade will
be a highlight of this fun-filled
weekend. Stake out your
favorite parade-watching
spot early. We’ll see you at the
parade!
FFA Kiddie
Tractor Pull
at East Side
Park
The Morris Area FFA will be
hosting a Kiddie Tractor Pull at
East Side Park on Saturday,
July 12. Registration will begin
at noon and the event will
begin at 12:30 p.m.
Age divisions include 3-4,
5-6, and 7-8. All participants
will receive a participation ribbon and first, second and third
will be awarded ribbons for
each age division. First place
winners in each division will
also be able to choose a toy
tractor as a prize.
Friends of the
Library hold book
sale during PPD
The Friends of the Morris
Public Library will hold their
Annual Book Sale on Friday,
July 11 and Saturday, July 12
from 10:00am-6:00pm in the
Morris Public Library
Community Room.
Thousands of affordable
used books will be on sale!
Genres include westerns,
romance, science fiction, mystery, children's fiction and nonfiction, gardening, self-help,
spirituality, parenting, biographies, crafts and many more.
In addition there will be
videos, DVDs and CDs for sale.
Hardcover books will be $1.00
and paperback books 50 cents.
All proceeds from the sale
go to supporting programming, collection development
and special projects at the
Morris Public Library.
‘Thursday Night
Jam’ Bluegrass
musicians at
PPD on Saturday
Thursday Night Jam performs for Prairie Pioneer Days
on Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m.
at East Side Park in Morris; free
Bluegrass music for the entire
family. Thursday Night Jam
includes many local musicians
is sponsored by Conway, Deuth
& Schmiesing, PLLP.
‘Now and Then’ Band performs
at East Side Park
The Now
and Then
Band will perform at noon
and 4 p.m. on
Saturday, July
12, East Side
Park Bale
Stage.
202 East 7th Street
Morris
320-589-9060
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Event to be held at 4:30 p.m. on July 13
at Pomme de Terre Park.
Free will offering HOG ROAST
to follow the race at 5 p.m.
SILENT AUCTION bidding
will conclude at 6:30 p.m.
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3rd PRIZE:
$
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Tickets are available at:
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Celebrating its 30th year,
Prairie Pioneer Days will conclude its festivities with the
2014 Prairie Pioneer Days
Parade that will be held
Sunday, July 13. The parade
will begin at 3 p.m. and will
follow a round from 7th Street
to California Avenue, then
head south to Second Street.
Some of the highlights of the
parade will include the Morris
Area Drum Line, local dance
studio performances, local
business floats, area community royalty, fire trucks, horses
and more! Many favorites
return, along with some new
Free games for kids
of all ages
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Prairie Extravaganza at Wetland Office–Audubon Center’s Raptors,
horse-drawn wagon rides, prairie plants, etc.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the Friends of the
Morris Wetland Management
District invite you to celebrate
Prairie Extravaganza at the
Morris Wetland Office from
noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
July 12.
Encounter raptors and reptiles from the Audubon Center
of the North Woods. A horsedrawn wagon will take you
through a prairie landscape.
Staff and friends will help you
build a bird house to take
home. Morning Sky Greenery
will be selling their many
beautiful prairie wildflowers
and plants.
The Audubon Center of the
North Woods will be presenting an exciting educational
program featuring live native
birds of prey such as:
American Kestrel, Eastern
Screech Owl, Red-tailed
Hawk and Great Horned Owl
and reptiles such as: Fox
S n a ke , B u l l S n a ke , a n d
Painted Turtle. Come get a
chance to observe, photograph, ask questions, and
e x p l o re b i o - f a c t s a b o u t
Minnesota birds of prey and
reptiles. Outreach programs
are a great way to get nose to
nose with small animals from
the Audubon Center of the
North Woods.
The Audubon Center ’s
mission is to instill a connection and commitment to the
environment in people of all
communities through experiential learning. The Audubon
Center’s vision is to provide a
healthy planet where all people live in balance with the
Earth. Their core values
include: demonstrating
respect, care and passion for
the earth, all people and all
living things; striving for
excellence in everything we
do through integrity, open
communication and teamwork; individuals are valued,
engaged and appreciated for
their unique contributions;
believing in life-long learning
through positive shared experiences with the natural
world; and encouraging others to recognize their interconnectedness with the earth
through their actions.
Horse-drawn wagon rides
through prairie grasslands
will start at noon and run
about every half-hour. Each
ride will take about 30 minutes, round trip. Sign up at the
Wetlands Office early because
rides will be given on a firstcome first-served basis. Each
group will take a short bus ride
from the office to the trail
where the wagon starts. You
will then be traveling in an
open wagon similar to how
p i o n e e r s d i d y e a r s a g o.
During the ride, you will have
the opportunity to see a bit of
North America’s most endangered ecosystem, the tall grass
prairie. In July, the prairie
looks like a sea of grasses and
wildflowers. Riders may also
be able to see waterfowl and
other wildlife along the trail.
The last wagon ride will be
leaving around 2:30 p.m.
Free Bird Houses: If you are
interested in building a bird
house, we will have all the
supplies needed and people
available to help guide you.
Each family or group will be
able to take at least one bird
house home. House plans of
all types, from chickadees to
bats, will also be available.
Staff and Friends will be able
to help you find a suitable
place to put your new bird
house and answer any other
questions you may have.
Morning Sky Greenery:
Located in the heart of the
prairie region of west central
Minnesota, Morning Sky
Greenery is a nursery specializing in native prairie plants.
Tours of the Garden
planned for PPD
The Horticulture Display
Garden is offering guided
t o u r s o f t h e G a rd e n o n
Saturday, July 12 as part of
Prairie Pioneer Days.
To u r s m e e t a t t h e
Horticulture Display Garden
booth in East Side Park; transportation to and from the
Garden will be provided by
Morris Area Transit buses.
Tour times begin at 1 p.m. and
3 p.m.
They have been growing
native wildflowers and grasses since 1991. Morning Sky
Greenery is dedicated to helping preserve this important
part of our natural heritage.
Morning Sky Greenery
grows the vast majority of the
prairie plants from seed. They
take care to produce high
quality native prairie flowers
and grasses that adapt easily
to harsh environmental conditions. Morning Sky
Greenery is certified with the
Minnesota Department of
Agriculture. They are a member of The Minnesota
Wildflower & Grass producers
Association, The Minnesota
State Horticultural Society,
and The Minnesota Nursery
and Landscape Association.
Over the past several
years, Sally Finzel has
expanded the plant selection
to include heirloom vegetables, and more trees to help
meet more customers’ needs.
Sally’s family (husband, Bart,
children, Ray, Mitchell, and
Augusta), as well as several
dedicated employees, help
with plant production, sales,
and all aspects of the business.
Regular hours are in May and
June when Morning Sky is
open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday to Friday, and 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Celebrating 56 Years
of Bird Conservation
It’s time to celebrate the
success of the most important
conservation program you’ve
likely never heard of: the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service’s
Small Wetlands Program uses
money from the sale of federal duck stamps to permanently protect some of the most
threatened and productive
migratory bird habitat in the
United States. Since its creation over 50 years ago, nearly 3 million acres of prairie
pothole habitat have been
protected forever across western Minnesota, the Dakotas,
and parts of Iowa and
Montana. Right here in
Morris, our own local Fish and
Wildlife Service office (the
“wetlands office” to many, but
properly called the Morris
We t l a n d M a n a g e m e n t
District) is part of this fantastic program to protect habitat
to benefit both wildlife and
people.
T h e M o r r i s We t l a n d
Management District is
responsible for 244 federally
owned waterfowl production
areas in eight counties. This
protected land is part of the
most important waterfowl
habitat in North America, the
prairie pothole region. Fifty
six years ago, in 1958,
Congress responded to the
alarm over intensified wetland drainage by directing the
Fish and Wildlife Service to
permanently protect prairie
wetlands and associated
grasslands for the benefit of
the American people. Today,
the nearly 3 million acres protected so far provide habitat
for waterfowl, grassland
birds, and other wildlife, all
while providing recreation,
flood-control, and water quality benefits for people.
Come celebrate 56 years of
bird conservation during
Prairie Pioneer Days events at
t h e M o r r i s We t l a n d
Management District with
wildlife encounters, prairie
wagon rides, live music entertainment, bird house construction , and gorgeous
prairie wildflowers.
T h e M o r r i s We t l a n d
Management District office is
located three miles east of
Pomme de Terre Park on
County Road 10 (the Mill Dam
Road). Everyone is welcome
to come out and enjoy the
prairie. We have a 1.2 mile
hiking trail starting and ending at the office which takes
you around a prairie wetland.
This hiking trail, together
with our auto-tour road, is
open sunrise to sunset seven
days a week. Our wildlife photography blind, located adjacent to the hiking trail, is open
year-round from dawn to
dusk.
The Friends of the Morris
We t l a n d M a n a g e m e n t
District, a non-profit community support group, will be
supplying refreshments. They
will also be sharing the great
experiences they have had
with the Wetland Office and
the community. Come join us
for a great, fun-filled afternoon on the Prairie!